Copy Director - Investment Management Global Marketing Strategy - Vice President

Morgan Stanley • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is a large global asset management organization with a history of over 40 years, a presence in 24 countries, and significant assets under management. MSIM aims to deliver outstanding long-term investment performance and solutions to a diverse global client base. The Global Marketing Strategy (GMS) team integrates product marketing, creative, and digital functions with strategic planning, project management, innovation, and analytics to support MSIM's product and corporate development. The Copy Director will be a key member of the content function within the GMS Creative Team, working closely with design and audio/visual teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, communications, or related field of study.
• Minimum of 10 years of copywriting experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership/management role.
• Ability to think creatively, conceptually and strategically.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio or body of work during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Investment industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of a team of experienced writers in multiple locations, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Handle copywriting duties for a variety of high-level projects, raising the creative bar for the GMS creative team.
• Be a voice of content and branding for the firm, with an inside-out knowledge of brand standards and copywriting best practices.
• Collaborate closely with design, digital, and video production teams as well as project stakeholders to bring a project to completion on time and on brand.
• Present concepts to senior leadership at the firm.
• Customize content in a digital-first environment to meet the distinct needs of different audiences and for delivery across various media, including web, social media, video and print.
• Refine firm style guidelines as needed, working with other writers and Creative Team members.
• Align team priorities with the firm’s business objectives.
• Streamline production timelines, seeking new ways to gain efficiency.
• Assume additional content management duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Day Care Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and X Vacation Days annually)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Short/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager